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| + | ====== Alexandria Cuisine ====== | ||
| + | ==== Sayadeya Eskandarani ==== | ||
| + | Fisherman’s rice cooked in caramelized onion broth, served with fried or grilled fish; dark, savory, and deeply coastal. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Samak Mashwi (Alexandrian Style) ==== | ||
| + | Whole fish grilled with garlic, cumin, coriander, and lemon—simple yet intensely aromatic. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Gambari Eskandarani ==== | ||
| + | Shrimp baked or sautéed with garlic, chili, tomatoes, and olive oil; bold and unmistakably Mediterranean. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Kebda Iskandarani ==== | ||
| + | Spicy sautéed liver with garlic, cumin, and hot peppers—famous street food with fiery character. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Feteer Meshaltet (Savory Coastal Version) ==== | ||
| + | Layered pastry stuffed with seafood, cheese, or spiced greens, reflecting Ottoman culinary roots. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Samak Makli ==== | ||
| + | Lightly floured fish fried crisp, often served with tahini sauce and pickled vegetables. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Roz Bel Samak ==== | ||
| + | Rice baked together with fish and spices, allowing flavors to meld into a single aromatic dish. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Calamari Mahshi ==== | ||
| + | Squid stuffed with herbed rice or seafood mixture, braised gently in tomato sauce. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Besaraya (Alexandrian Chickpea Stew) ==== | ||
| + | Chickpeas simmered with garlic, cumin, tomatoes, and chili—rustic and warming. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Tagine Samak ==== | ||
| + | Fish baked in clay pots with tomatoes, onions, peppers, and spices; moist, fragrant, and slow-cooked. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Molokhia Samak ==== | ||
| + | The famous green molokhia soup prepared with fish stock instead of meat, giving it a lighter coastal profile. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Bint El-Sahn (Alexandrian Sweet Style) ==== | ||
| + | Thin layered pastry soaked in honey and ghee, often flavored with sesame or nuts. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Taramosalata (Alexandrian Variant) ==== | ||
| + | Fish roe dip blended with bread, lemon, and oil—introduced through Greek influence. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Ful Eskandarani ==== | ||
| + | Fava beans cooked with cumin, lemon, garlic, and chili, richer and spicier than Cairo versions. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Halawat Samak (Fish Roe Patties) ==== | ||
| + | Fried patties made from seasoned fish eggs—crispy outside, creamy inside, and distinctly coastal. [([[https:// | ||
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